Galerie Stein Magazine

Designing small spaces with abstract art can make a big impact, but selecting and arranging the right pieces requires a strategy. Here are four tips to help you choose the right abstract art for your compact space:   Choose the Right Scale In small spaces, size matters. Avoid oversized pieces that overwhelm the room, and opt instead for medium or small-scale artworks that add depth without overpowering. Consider a series of smaller pieces arranged in a grid...

Integrating abstract art into your home’s interior design can impact the aesthetic value of surrounding furniture and fabrics... and vice versa. With thoughtful pairing, abstract art can bring depth, warmth, and personality to any room by combining the textures present with the right abstract art. Create Contrast with Textures in Interior Design Abstract art’s bold colors, shapes, and textures can add exciting contrast to various types of furniture and fabrics. Pairing a glossy abstract painting...

Here’s Part 2 of my global tour of must-visit modern art museums!  For abstract art enthusiasts (like you and I), visiting modern art museums can be the highlight of any holiday trip. These institutions around the world offer a unique glimpse into contemporary creativity and cultural expression. Check these out: 1. Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (MoCA) – Shanghai, China Nestled in People’s Park, MOCA Shanghai is a leading force in China’s contemporary art scene. Since its founding in...

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Galerie Stein honors the contributions of Indigenous artists whose work reflects the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contemporary experiences of Indigenous identities and communities. Here are three Indigenous artists whose work I love: 1. Norval Morrisseau (Anishinaabe) Known as the grandfather of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada, Morrisseau's (1931-2007) art blends traditional Indigenous symbolism with modern techniques. His vibrant, spiritual works often depict the interconnectedness of nature, animals, and humanity, and he remains one...

Abstract art played an important role in post-World War II reconstruction. How? Abstract art provided artists and societies with a way to process the trauma of the war and rebuild cultural identities. After the devastation of the war, many artists moved away from traditional representational art, and instead embraced abstraction as a means of emotional expression and healing. As allied troops enter Paris on 26 August, 1944, celebrating crowds on place De La Concorde scatter for cover from small bands...

Technology has dramatically transformed art. By offering new tools and mediums, technology has challenged traditional artistic boundaries. Here's a quick look at the role of technology in shaping modern art movements. First, early innovations like photography and film revolutionized how artists approached representation and composition, inspiring movements such as Cubism and Futurism. These art forms embraced the fragmented, dynamic perspectives that photography and cinema introduced. Doing so opened up new avenues of creative experimentation and artists began...

For abstract art enthusiasts (like you and I), visiting modern art museums can be the highlight of any holiday trip. These institutions around the world offer a unique glimpse into contemporary creativity and cultural expression. Here’s Part I of my global tour of must-visit modern art museums: 1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – New York, USA MoMA is one of the world’s most iconic institutions, showcasing masterpieces from Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol, and many more. Its diverse...

Want to build a personal abstract art collection? Your options are endless, so where do you even start? The prospect may feel overwhelming or exciting, or both. Ultimately, curating your own collection of abstract art for your home is a highly personal endeavor. Here are my top four tips to get you started: 1. Define Your Aesthetic What's your style? Abstract art has many, from geometric to expressive and minimalist styles. Figure out which ones...

Book: Karmel, Pepe. (2020). Abstract Art: A Global History. New York: Thames & Hudson. My first thought when I read the title was, "What a huge subject to attempt to cover in a single book!" My mind raced through key (white male) European artists from the early 20th century to the (largely white male) postwar expressionists in New York and subsequent American 'greats'. But it's actually the "Global" part of the book's title that actually makes this...

When collectors ask for advice about sizing, I tell them what designers do to achieve a balanced aesthetic—they follow a few key rules. Here are designers' top four rules for selecting the right size of abstract art for any space:  Abstract Wall Art Size Rule #1: Wall Proportion The artwork should occupy roughly 60-75% of the available wall space. To determine this, measure your wall’s width and multiply by 0.6 and 0.75. The result is the ideal width range for your...

Galerie Stein's Featured Abstract Expressionist: Jeffrey Tover I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of Galerie Stein’s featured artists, Jeffrey Tover, at his studio in the San Francisco Bay area. As an abstract expressionist, Jeffrey creates vibrant, dynamic paintings that are full of energy and life. During my visit, I had the chance to ask Jeffrey about his process. You can watch a part of that interview below: I’ve heard many artists talk about...

As Japan began its invasion of China in 1937, effectively launching WW2 in the East, the Nazis began its public condemnation of what they called "degenerate art." In July 1937, the Nazi Degenerate Art Exhibition (Entartete Kunst) opened in Munich, marking a significant event in the cultural history of Nazi Germany. What was this so-called degenerate art? 'Paris Society' by Max Beckmann, 1931. Beckmann was labelled a degenerate artist by the Nazi Party and he fled Germany in...